Lane Kiffin has rocked the SEC with one of the biggest coaching shake-ups of the year… walking away from Ole Miss to take over at LSU, and the price tag explains everything.
After six seasons leading the Rebels, Kiffin was officially announced Sunday as LSU’s new head coach.
According to multiple reports, the Tigers locked him in with a seven-year, $91 million contract, instantly placing him among the highest-paid coaches in college football.
His new salary rivals the sport’s elite names, including Kirby Smart’s $130M Georgia deal and Ryan Day’s $12.5M per-year agreement at Ohio State.
The timing couldn’t be more shocking for Ole Miss fans. The Rebels are sitting at 11-1 and gearing up for a College Football Playoff run… but their championship hopes took a hit the moment Kiffin’s departure became public.
The fan reaction? Pure chaos.
Supporters gathered at the airport as Kiffin prepared to head to Baton Rouge, unleashing a wave of boos and middle fingers while he climbed aboard a private jet.
Videos of the moment exploded online as Ole Miss faithful vented their frustration over losing their coach at the peak of a historic season.
Kiffin hasn’t spoken publicly about the fan backlash yet… but at $91 million, the message behind his move is loud and clear.
